Ross Buchanan

AI

I'm Crap at Responding to Texts. So I Got ChatGPT to Do It.

Replying to messages is a job in itself. So what happens if I use AI to automate my responses?
Ross Buchanan
5.10.23
Money

Why Is the Pound Falling and What Does That Mean for Me?

A sterling explainer for people who aren't good with figures.
Ross Buchanan
9.28.22
medical marijuna

You Can Get Weed Legally in the UK for Anxiety – So I Tried It

Tired of my panic attacks, I decided to see how easy it was to get a prescription for medical weed in Britain.
Ross Buchanan
6.29.22
Drugs

Why You Sometimes Feel Sick or Vomit After Smoking Weed

The science behind a bad high – AKA pulling a whitey or greening out – explained.
Ross Buchanan
4.20.22
Tech

I Tried to Find a Date in the Metaverse

Could I become a pro at love with nothing but an Oculus VR headset and a few flirty pick-up lines?
Ross Buchanan
3.21.22
Money

Alert: Your Student Loan Repayments Are Going Up by £110 a Year

Here's what that means for university students and graduates.
Ross Buchanan
2.7.22
Tech

I Went On a Night Out in the Metaverse

How much fun can you have on a Friday night with nothing but an VR headset?
Ross Buchanan
2.4.22
Festivals

Do Festival Sniffer Dogs Actually Work?

Time to dispel some rumours
Ross Buchanan
10.1.21
Money

Your Idiot Housemate Could Be Ruining Your Credit Score

Here's what to watch out for when you move in with someone new.
Ross Buchanan
9.7.21
Drugs

Why You Get 'Coke Drip' When You Snort Drugs

That chemical-flavoured snot running down the back of your throat is actually good for you.
Ross Buchanan
7.14.21
family

How to Talk to a Family Member Who Doesn't Believe in Vaccines or Lockdowns

Here's how to de-escalate the inevitable Christmas confrontation about the coronavirus vaccine.
Ross Buchanan
12.15.20
Features

K-Holing: Why Ketamine Causes Wild Hallucinations

A simple explainer for why doing one too many lines of ket can turn your reality inside out – and what you can do to alleviate it.
Ross Buchanan
2.26.20
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